Las Vegas Rock N Roll 5k, 10k, half marathon Nov 14/15, anyone from the forums attending?

[stacyg1 136]

I've also never been a three meal a day person post surgery but rather 6 small meals. That actually makes it harder for me since I was already eating so many times a day. I have GREAT restriction. It's been a challenge to increase my calories without feeling completely stuffed all the time, but I'm getting better at it. The problem only arises when I have to eat back my calories. After the half yesterday my heart rate monitor said my calorie burn was 1396. I have had my resting expenditure tested and that's where they came up with the 1200 minimum a day. So, to stay on track I needed to eat my 1200 plus the 1396. There's pretty much no way for me to get in 2500+ calories. They told me I can spread it out over the week, but that means I have to juggle my workout schedule. It's definitely trial and error at this point

I am about 3 lbs from goal (or I was when this issue first arose. They told me to stop weighing myself and I have. So I have no clue how close to goal I am. I think that once the problem resolves, I'll be totally happy at 1200-1500 cals a day for my activity level.

I agree with you! I wish more people discussed this issue. I'm glad we're having this discussion. You're farther out than I am and a more accomplished athlete so I'm glad I can benefit from your trials (and errors). Thank you, truly for understanding my problem and your input!!